Issues could be arising for Ultimate Student-Athlete Academy founder Dustin DeVaughn, who had no qualms about admitting the fact he had lofty dreams at Thursday’s press conference in Prattville.
DeVaugn plans to open USA Academy, a prep school with a focus on athletics in Coosada, and he wants it to be virtually immediate.
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